Water & Sewer

Water Treatment Plant

Hours of Operation

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (Monday - Friday)
Closed (Saturday & Sunday)

NOTE: Operators are on stand-by for routine inspections and emergency situations.

The Fort Frances Water Treatment Plant is located at 901 Colonization Road East, is classed as a Sub-System Class 3 (Certificate of Approval #9828-5VZSEK), and there are three classified water operators that work out of the Water Treatment Plant. Tours may be scheduled by calling the Water Treatment Plant at 807-274-2325.

Watermains:

Private Fire Hydrant

A fire hydrant that has a dedicated purpose for the building or private property in question and can be located on private or public property.

For the purpose of this definition a private fire hydrant shall be deemed to include any form of private standpipe system or fire department connection as defined in Section 3.2.516 of the Ontario Building Code.

Waste Water Treatment Plant

Hours of Operation

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Sunday)

The Waste Water Treatment Plant (also known as the Sewage Treatment Plant) and Six Sewage Pumping Stations are operated and maintained by Ontario Clean Water Agency and is located at 200 McIrvine Road. The Ministry of the Environment classifies the plant as a 'Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Facility'. MOE Certificate of Approval #3-0049-96-006 outlines the terms and conditions on how the plant is maintained and operated.